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Mercedes-Benz C200K Sports Coupe
       Introduction
       Style and Build
       Chassis and Suspension
       Engine and Drivetrain
       Performance
       Fuel Efficiency
       Handling and Braking
       Interiors and Equipment
       Living with It
       Summing it up
       Technical Specifications
Road Test by  Click here for subscription April 2002
 
Technical Specifications:
At a Glance... Overall Rating  
0-100 kmph 9.86 sec
Quarter Mile 16.84 sec
Top Speed 223.46 kmph
Ride Good
Handling Excellent
Brake Rating Excellent
   
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Type 4-cyl in-line, cast iron block, aluminum head
Installation Longitudinal
Valvetrain 4 valve/cy
Displacement 1998cc
Bore & Stroke 89.9x78.7mm
Comp Ratio 9.5:1
Max Power 161bhp@5300rpm
Max Torque 230Nm@2500-4800rpm
Engine Speed 6200rpm
Bhp/Litre 81bhp/litre
Power/Weight 109bhp/tonne
Fuel Delivery Microprocessor-controlled injection system, HFM, supercharger
Fuel Unleaded petrol
General Data
Kerb Weight 1480kg
Payload 425kg
Gross Weight 1905kg
Wheelbase 2715mm
Track (F/R) 1493/1464mm
Length 4343mm
Width 1728mm
Height 1406mm
Ground Clearance 110mm
Boot space 310(1100) litres
CHASSIS & BODY
Layout Front engine/RWD
Body/Frame Monocoque
Brakes: Hydraulic dual circuit
Front Brakes 288 x 25mm int. vent. discs
Rear Brakes 278 x 9mm solid discs
Assist Types Vacuum brake booster, stepped master cylinder, ABS, foot operated parking brake
Wheels 7Jx16
Tyres 205/55 R 1 V
Steering Rack and pinion speed sensitive power steering
Turns lock to lock 2.96m
Turning circle 10.76m
Front Suspension McPherson suspension with 3-link-axle and anti-drive, coil springs, gas-assisted shock absorber, torsionbar stabilizers.
Rear Suspension Multi-link independent suspension with anti-squat and anti-dive, gas-assisted shock absorber, coil springs and torsion-bar stabilizer.
Maintenance
Oil/Filter Change As per ASSYST
Tuneup As per ASSYST
Basic Warranty Two years unlimited mileage
Accomodation
Seating Capacity 4
Head Room, F max/ min 990/ 920mm
Head Room, Rear 930mm
Leg Room, F max/min 1210/ 950mm
Knee Room, F max/ min 890/ 580mm
Knee Room, R max/ min 910/ 610mm
Shoulder space 1235mm
Drivetrain
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Gear Ratio Overall Ratio Kmph/ 1000 rpm
1st 4.46 15.432 7.520
2nd 2.61 9.031 12.86
3rd 1.72 5.951 19.51
4th 1.25 4.325 26.84
5th 1.00 3.46 33.55
6th 0.84 2.906 39.95
Final Drive Ratio 3.46
Rpm@90kmph in 4th 3353
Reverse gear 4.06
Test Conditions
Terrain All tarmac
Temperature 16 to 38° C
Distance 1200km
Instrumentation
260kmph speedo, 7000rpm tachometer, fuel gauge and a digital display which gives a host of information.
Performance
Acceleration
Time to Speed Seconds Meters
0-30kmph 1.71 9.71
0-40kmph 2.42 17.66
0-50kmph 3.48 32.26
0-60kmph 4.27 46.05
0-70kmph 5.42 68.60
0-80kmph 6.89 101.71
0-90kmph 8.29 137.31
0-100kmph 9.86 181.27
0-110kmph 11.84 233.32
0-120kmph 13.95 310.78
0-130kmph 16.99 411.49
0-140kmph 20.14 541.89
0-150kmph 23.70 687.90
Time to Distance
Quarter Mile 16.84s@128.53kmph
Standing 1km 31.10s@167.29kmph
30-70kmph 4.11s
Max Speeds
Gear True Speed Speedo
1st 47.07 48
2nd 79.92 81
3rd 122.00 125
4th 167.18 170
5th 208.84 212
6th 223.46 227
Braking

Minimum Stopping distance

From 100kmph 42.83m/3.24s
From 80kmph 29.07m/2.96s
Control Excellent
Brake Feel Excellent
Overall Brake Rating Excellent
Fuel Economy

Petrol

Overall 8.6kmpl
In-town 7.0kmpl
Highway 14.2kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity 62litres
Range 533.2km
Roll-on
Kmph 4th 5th
40-50 2.88s 4.24s
50-60 2.77s 3.43s
60-70 2.69s 3.51s
70-80 2.52s 3.47s
80-90 2.49s 3.17s
90-100 2.71s 3.00s
20-80 in 3rd....10-29s
TESTER RATINGS
Design & Style
Powertrain
Performance
Fuel Efficiency
Dynamic Ability
Space
Creature Comforts
Driver Appeal
Safety
Interiors
Suspension
Ride Quality
Handling
Steering
Braking
Subjective ratings consis of excellent, very good, average and poor. NA means information not available.
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